Etsy Shows Massive Growth With “Breakthrough” 2012 Stats

Through a blog post authored by CEO Chad Dickerson, Etsy has released some 2012 statistics marking a “breakthrough year.” According to Dickerson’s post, Etsy’s overall community sales grew 70.3 percent year-over-year to $895.1 million and new buyers increased by 83 percent. Holiday sales also increased, with December 2012 improved by 72.9 percent compared to 2011, and November showing significant improvement at a 74.9 percent increase.

“Etsy is bringing the personal connection back to how we express ourselves, make our homes, and plan the most important events in life,” Dickerson wrote.